With the spring semester coming to an end for many college students, many will be packing their dorms to come home for summer. As if the initial items and furniture wasn’t enough to move in, students may have also accumulated even more items throughout the school year such as books, equipment, clothing, and electronics.
If you or someone you know is in a similar situation, it may be wise to consider renting a storage unit for the summer instead of having to haul everything back home. It is also an ideal solution to keep everything together in one place so that you know where everything for the dorm room and school is stored.
Self-storage is not only smart, but is also a cost-effective solution for those living on or near campus for the short term. Renting a storage unit makes sense for you if:
You are a newer student and are wanting to simplify college life
You attend school out-of-state, but plan to go home between semesters
You have little space to store your items at home
You would rather not have to rent or drive a rental truck long distance
What Storage Unit Size is Best For My Situation?
Most storage facilities have a variety of unit sizes to offer that will accommodate your budget. For most students, we typically recommend the following sizes:
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5’x5’ storage unit (25 Sq Ft.) - This size unit is perfect for holding the contents of one room. It fits items such as a bicycle, nightstand, bookshelf, boxes and bins, and other small objects.
5’x10’ storage unit (50 Sq Ft.) - This unit is large enough to store items and furniture of a one-bedroom apartment such as bedroom set, couch, dining table, boxes, and similar contents.
If you’re seriously considering using a storage unit this summer, Give us a call!. The earlier you book a storage unit, the more likely you’ll secure one and be able to get a head start on storing!